And in This Corner: Cassius Clay

Feb. 2 to Feb. 18, 2018
McColl Family Theatre

Recommended for ages 8 and older

by Idris Goodwin

Approximate length: 60 minutes

ASL Sign-Interpreted Performance: Saturday, Feb. 17 at 3 p.m.

At the sound of the bell, young Cassius Clay Jr. takes his first step into the ring and starts becoming the man the world will one day know as Muhammad Ali. This vibrant historical drama takes the audience through the iconic boxer’s early life in Jim Crow-era Louisville, Kentucky. And in This Corner: Cassius Clay goes an extra, exhilarating round by exploring how remarkable communities inspire people to greatness.

A note about language used in the play:
The playwright of this script uses historically accurate language that reflects the reality of segregated America, especially the time in which And In This Corner…Cassius Clay is set: 1950s Kentucky. The playwright uses the “n-word” once in conversation between the characters of Cassius and his best friend Eddie. In that moment, Cassius recalls a time it was used against him during a sit-in at a “white-only” diner. This word is painful to hear and can be difficult to talk about. However, Children’s Theatre of Charlotte has chosen not to censor this word in the play. The experience Cassius has is personal and affects his view of the world. To censor the word limits the play’s ability to accurately represent his experience and the time period in which he grew up. We want the stage to give a voice to important issues and events and not minimize the racist treatment of black Americans. You may want to discuss this word and its context in the play with your children before seeing the performance. ►Click here to read an interview with Arizona State University Professor Neal A. Lester about the history of the word and suggestions on how to discuss it with your children.

Booking notes:

School performances are for student groups of 20 or more.

Tickets range from $9 to $10 per person, tax included.

Adults, including teachers, must purchase a ticket and be included in the total reservation.

No children 3 years of age or younger are permitted to attend school performances

For more booking details, see our School Performances FAQs or call School Performance Coordinator, Arlethia Hailstock at 704-973-2829.

And in This Corner: Cassius Clay

Jan. 31 to Feb. 16, 2018
McColl Family Theatre

Recommended for third grade and older

by Idris Goodwin

Approximate length: 80 minutes

At the sound of the bell, young Cassius Clay Jr. takes his first step into the ring and starts becoming the man the world will one day know as Muhammad Ali. This vibrant historical drama takes the audience through the iconic boxer’s early life in Jim Crow-era Louisville, Kentucky. And in This Corner: Cassius Clay goes an extra, exhilarating round by exploring how remarkable communities inspire people to greatness.

A note about language used in the play:
The playwright of this script uses historically accurate language that reflects the reality of segregated America, especially the time in which And In This Corner…Cassius Clay is set: 1950s Kentucky. The playwright uses the “n-word” once in conversation between the characters of Cassius and his best friend Eddie. In that moment, Cassius recalls a time it was used against him during a sit-in at a “white-only” diner. This word is painful to hear and can be difficult to talk about. However, Children’s Theatre of Charlotte has chosen not to censor this word in the play. The experience Cassius has is personal and affects his view of the world. To censor the word limits the play’s ability to accurately represent his experience and the time period in which he grew up. We want the stage to give a voice to important issues and events and not minimize the racist treatment of black Americans. You may want to discuss this word and its context in the play with your students before seeing the performance. ►Click here to read an interview with Arizona State University Professor Neal A. Lester about the history of the word and suggestions on how to discuss it with your students.

Children's Theatre of Charlotte offers a sign language interpreted performance for each of our Mainstage productions. These shows are interpreted by a professional ASL interpreter who has read the script and had early access to the show to ensure that their interpretation is accurate.